Overview

This campground is located high up on the plateau at 5,760 feet and overlooks the Mills and Mesteño canyons offers a basecamp for a variety of recreational activities. Popular with hunters and rock climbers, the 8 unit camping area can become full in the peak season. All campsites have picnic tables, a standing grill, and a fire pit, and three of the campsites offer Equestrian corrals. This campground is accessible to trailers and larger vehicles, whereas the lower Mills Canyon Campground at the canyon floor is not.

Facilities

Campsites 2, 4, and 8 offer horse corrals

Recreation

Popular area to stage for hunting as well as rock climbing in the area.

Important Notices

• There is no water or electricity at any of the campsites.

• The best time to visit is Fall and Spring. Roads may become muddy if it snows in the winter, and the area can become extremely hot in the summer with limited shade available.

• If road conditions are wet and muddy, visitors are encouraged to stay on the roadways and do not widen the roads by driving around existing paths of travel, as this causes resource damage to the area.

Contact Information

Phone: 575-374-9652

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip